Full specifications
Volkswagen New Beetle RSI Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the Volkswagen New Beetle RSI — 224 hp, petrol, hatchback, 2001. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s, top speed 225 km/h (140 mph), consumption 11.9 l/100km (23.7 mpg UK · 19.8 mpg US).
General · 2 fields
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | C-segment (Compact) |
Fuel & Engine · 11 fields
| Bore | 84 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 11 :1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 L (14.5 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 2,650 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 3,450 rpm |
| Stroke | 96 mm |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Valve actuation | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields
| Urban consumption | 16.7 l/100km (16.9 mpg UK · 14.1 mpg US) |
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| Extra-urban consumption | 9.2 l/100km (30.7 mpg UK · 25.6 mpg US) |
Chassis · 11 fields
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Coil Springs |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
| Rear suspension | Semi-Independent |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m (35.8 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 235/40ZR18 |
| Rear tyre size | 235/40ZR18 |
Weights · 4 fields
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) |
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| Kerb weight | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) |
| Payload | 285 kg (628 lb) |
| Roof load | 50 kg (110 lb) |
Luggage / Load · 2 fields
| Boot capacity | 136 L (4.8 cu ft) |
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| Boot sill height | 730 mm (28.7 in) |
Exterior Sizes · 7 fields
| Length | 4,100 mm (161.4 in) |
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| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,513 mm (98.9 in) |
| Front track | 1,553 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Rear track | 1,553 mm |
Safety · 30 fields
| Crash test rating | 4 stars |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| Brake assist | Not Available |
| ESP | Standard |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Not Available |
| Automatic level control | Not Available |
| Hill start assist | Not Available |
| Forward collision warning | Not Available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Not Available |
| Pedestrian AEB | Not Available |
| Lane keeping assist | Not Available |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Not Available |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Not Available |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Not Available |
| High beam assist | Not Available |
| Traffic sign recognition | Not Available |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard (Front) |
| Curtain airbags | Not Available |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Not Available |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Not Available |
Comfort · 15 fields
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Not Available |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Not Available |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front) |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard (Manual) |
| Dual zone climate | Not Available |
| Parking sensors | Standard (Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Not Available |
| Park assist | Not Available |
| Electric parking brake | Not Available |
| Start/stop system | Not Available |
Interior · 32 fields
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
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| Lumbar support | Not Available |
| Electric seat adjustment | Not Available |
| Heated seats | Standard (Front) |
| Ventilated seats | Not Available |
| Sport seats | Standard |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Standard |
| Rear headrests | Standard |
| Folding rear seats | Standard |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Not Available |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Not Available |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Not Available |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Not Available |
| Audio system | Standard |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Not Available |
| Audio steering controls | Not Available |
| Audio input | Not Available |
| Navigation | Not Available |
| Bluetooth | Not Available |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard (Rear) |
Exterior · 21 fields
| Rain sensor | Standard |
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| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Standard |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Not Available |
| Indicators in mirrors | Not Available |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | Not Available |
| Xenon headlights | Not Available |
| LED headlights | Not Available |
| LED tail lights | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Not Available |
| Alarm | Standard |
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
| Service interval | 15.000 km / 1 year |
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| General warranty | 2 years, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 12 years |
Costs · 1 fields
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €265 |
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